Celebrate life in the desert at the 68th annual Grubstake Days. Fuel up on pancakes at the Yucca Valley Elks Lodge Saturday morning, May 26, from
7 to 10. Hosted by the San Bernardino County Fire Explorers, the cost is by donation only. Enjoy the parade on a full stomach. Then head over to the
fairgrounds on Hilton and the highway. Be there for the horseshoe tournament. Both begin at 12:30. Display your beard for a hair-raising contest at 1 pm. For more info on all the family fun, visit grubstakedays.com.